Tornado History
Ward Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Ward, North Dakota. The records below identify 55 tornadoes from 1954 through 2010, including a highest listed rating of EF3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.0M, with 1 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Ward, North Dakota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.0 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 25 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF3 in Ward, North Dakota with 1 deaths
1990 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (18 events)
Longest tornado: 13 miles in Ward, North Dakota
Widest tornado: 400.0 yards in Ward, North Dakota
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Jul 2, 1990
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Ward, North Dakota, July is the most active month with 25 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1990 was the most active year with 5 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2010 with at least $500K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2010 | EF3 | Ward, North Dakota | 2.48 mi | 400 yd | 1 | 1 | $500K |
| June 4, 1974 | F2 | Ward, North Dakota | 0.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 6, 1982 | F2 | Ward, North Dakota | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 2, 1960 | F2 | Ward, North Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $30 |
| June 13, 1954 | F2 | Ward, North Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 19, 1974 | F2 | Ward, North Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 6, 2004 | F2 | Ward, North Dakota | 8 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 18, 1977 | F1 | Ward, North Dakota | 5.4 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 3, 1990 | F1 | Ward, North Dakota | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 13, 1999 | F1 | Ward, North Dakota | 9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| July 13, 1999 | F1 | Ward, North Dakota | 11 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $120K |
| June 4, 1980 | F1 | Ward, North Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.